Betting on Nongamblers in Macau

By

Joyce Man

Sep 21, 2011 11:07 am HKT

To many, Macau, like Las Vegas, means chips, bright casino lights and, if they’re lucky, success at the gambling tables. But some say it can be much more. Luxury hotel group Banyan Tree recently opened a resort featuring relaxation pools and spa treatments to attract travelers with interests besides gambling — a market that the company’s chairman says is large and untapped.

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